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Today, garden trendy title Y theme countless television shows, magazines websites, provide viewers readers variety decorate interiors tend personal plot earth. fact there entire networks devoted topic bettering residence surroundings should con- Publisher, Media TOP PHOTO BY GARTH FRANCIS BOTTOM LEFT COURTESY OF ROBB STUCKY INTERNATIONAL RIGHT COLLINS DUPONT INTERIOR DESIGN firm these subjects have become extremely popular. But ago, families often lived together far longer today. I grew up way, family member was responsible fair share tending both garden. My sisters would fields, picking fruits vegetables sell serve meals. Older kids charged taking homegrown produce farmraised hens market keep roof over familys heads, mom dad were overseeing bigger jobs, like building homes, barns sheds, cooking processing foods harvested land. this, our Garden Issue, we take deeper look real meaning todays environment. According recent surveys, Americans planning spending 30 percent value when undertaking renovation, remodeling major home-improvement project year. 2010, number 25 percent. doubt, love nest, want comfortable surrounded beauty. Inside pages learn house ensure flourishes beautifully. We understand central overall well-being. if space few potted palms studio apartment half-acre covered huge, ripe tomato plants flowering bougainvillea, stories give new insights things also find great resources get job done, International. Those who remember Fort Myers furniture company, which began here 1915, pleasantly surprised fresh, direction president Steve Lush business. His goal old company while making more relevant customers, merchandise interior design services youll confirm that. So decorating flair matches individual style letting nature fill plate treasures can grow right outside house, renewed passion abode grounds sits. 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Im feels good, serene ready them--theres surprises. plan infallible, readily elements foreseen. usually smooth plan, painful precious item, ask, Son, son says, No. aside tell accept item put parents hearts minds ease. hiring children, still senior, day, treated youre 85 Having helped delicately respectfully retains pragmatic approach need degree insight dreams, gotten satisfaction involved largest mansions designed. Maine native, Haggerty regular correspondent Sarasota HeraldTribune journalist London. 22 OFFER SERVICE THAT WILL HELP ORGANIZE, RESPECTFUL WAY, POSSESSIONS. WHEN THEY MOVE NEW ADDRESS, WANT CREATE PEACEFUL STATE MIND. 23 GETAWAYS trip North Carolinas mountains promises dramatic Unlike tall West northern Appalachians England, highest southern below tree line. summer, carpet morphs multicolor fall. Interestingly, 5,000 feet. Here, land evergreens. spruce fir boreal forests typical youd travel Canada lower elevations. truly seasons, different. Summers notably cooler less humid. Even elevations whole summer hitting 90 degrees. mountains, gets. all-time record-high temperature Mount Mitchell By September, leaves beginning setting stage spectacular fall foliage, peaks October. Winter brings snow Mitchell, averages 100 inches March 13, 1993. true winter looks like, sports skiing snowboarding resorts. Spring rebirth nature. Flowers abound. Catawba Rhododendron blooms famous easily accessible. Outdoor plentiful. hundreds hiking trails, famed Appalachian MOUNTAIN GIVES SPACE, SPACE ALLOWS SOUL EXPAND. --MARK RENZ, AUTHOR Just Blue Ridge Parkway, Price Lake popular fishing, boating canoeing. WILLIAM BAKE, BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY ASSOCIATION M ED BROTAK ountains bond larger ourselves. Nowhere Earth gain such awe humility standing solid ground--above clouds. quote Autumn Darwin, narrative western Carolina naturalist, photographer author Renz. Australian cattle dog, constant companion explores Carolina, 30-plus car hours plane Floridians. definitely Here unlike anything Of course, themselves, Appalachians, behold flatlanders beach folks. Numerous mountain eastern United States 6,684 Great Smoky Mountains National Park visited national park America. Trail. Active sportsmen rafting whitewater rafting, canoeing kayaking rivers, biking, rock climbing zip-line riding. Outdoorsmen hunt black bear deer, fish trout. plenty camping sites night Mother Nature always option. Wildlife abounds. Black bears neighborhoods. mother cubs deck Theyre aggressive towards RENZ railroad transformed Asheville resort arrived 1880 today sought-out escapes. MUST-DOS ROAD TRIP beauty ride Parkway. Constructed Civilian Conservation Corps CCC Depression considered Americas drives, road stretches extreme Virginia. Notable stops Park, Pisgah, State Grandfather Mountain Resort. Camping picnic areas conveniently located way. scenic overlooks views. HISTORIC SPLENDOR minutes south Asheville, Biltmore Estate reminder grandeur era. Built 1800s George Vanderbilt, whose amassed fortunes shipping industries, 250 rooms majestically Victorian Much gardens surrounding 8,000 acres, winery, public year-round. GRANDE DAME stay presidents least Omni Grove Inn. 100-year-old luxury hotel sits Sunset views Ashevilles cityscape mountains. features golf course Donald Ross, restaurants floorto-ceiling windows showcase looming peaks, 43,000-squarefoot subterranean spa, complete cavernous walls, arches tunnels. Coyotes bobcats visible, roam night. Yes, house. Theres herd elk Cataloochee Valley area Park. Elk, once common eliminated overhunting, reintroduced 2001. estimated hundred now living viewed. Golfers note. Western abundance courses, championship caliber. spectacular. courses themselves challenging. Remember flatlands. heat humidity abated elevation. play day. Courses valleys And, alligators hazards. biggest city population 86,000. centrally French Broad River elevation 2,100 considerably higher. Locals beauty, rich history colorful culture calling cards. cultural center Carolina. music, attend concert Symphony Orchestra listen traditional country music. well-established jazz Art galleries dance theatre groups shopping pastime, quaint shops brim artists. Looking eat boasts indie craft breweries--18 count. won Beer City USA past. Brotaks down ocean, palm trees alligators. Youre welcome As Renz puts gives space, allows soul expand. e-book available paleopress.net. Freelance writer Brotak retired meteorology professor turned stay-at-home dad. 26 27 457 OUTDOORS Prescribed burns preserve protect counties, Clark Ryals, senior forester Forest Service. agricultural lands clear them. prescribed fires purposes. Toni Westland, supervisory refuge ranger Ding Darling, prevent likelihood catastrophic wildfires ecology area. wonder, fire stop wildlife build-up dead vegetation fuel becomes hazard area, likely occur FOREST PERSONNEL OTHER LAND MANAGER TYPES STARTED USING CONTROLLED FIRES MIMIC WHAT NATURE USED DO. DELIBERATELY SET LOW INTENSITY BURN OFF EXCESS VEGETATION UNDESIRABLE PLANT SPECIES. Well-trained wildland firefighters use remove 1001 J.N. DING DARLING WILDLIFE REFUGE emember Smokey Bear Mess woods hed whack shovel his. Service, Darling Refuge SanibelCaptiva Foundation SCCF deliberately fires, management practices. active prescribed-fire million acres Around 166,000 burned annually Lee, FLORIDA forest starts burn. Weather conditions extinguished publics safety. 29 historic photo records burn Sanibel-Captiva Island. Lechowicz, manager SCCF. ecosystems conditioned periodic fire. Both animals depend habitat functional. rid landscapes exotic keeping grasslands open, Lechowicz elaborates. echoes official Service policy. systems dependent upon maintenance biological integrity. Additionally, species federal threatened endangered lists rely survival. excluded exist, tremendous declines almost certain, Ryals. personnel types using controlled mimic do. low intensity excess undesirable plant species. done carefully. runaway smoke visibility roads Public safety utmost concern fires. managers evaluate environmental temperature, relative humidity, rainfall, wind direction, soil moisture determine type conducted, Westland. safe burn, accurate weather forecast essential. dry enough started, windy control. Ruskin information. Jon Jelsema, Program leader Ruskin, wide products assist prescribed-burning decisions. request site specific office, detailed information intended location. monitor throughout period inform changes deviate firefighter whether effective, general public. Westland stresses factor. planned CHARLIE MCCULLOUGH carefully conducted well-trained experienced operating under strict conditions, dictate qualified needed conduct equipment required safely Plans impacts communities. proper present. out. burns, alerted days ahead event. proactive. meetings, mailboxes, press releases 911 calls, understanding works, place. Old talk burning grasslands, Kristie Anders downed branches, cabbage fronds, grass clumps. Although anymore, wildfires. irreplaceable diversity balance, stay-athome often. Monitoring 31 HOSPITALITY Area concierges guests visits KITT WALSH beautiful resorts common--they skills memorable. Concierge Susan Warren Westin Cape Coral Marina Village agrees. Being person vital, guest speak idea, expectations. Front Desk Director Anthonia oversees Captivas Seas Island Resort, adds ingredient mix concierge. Patience virtue Operations Amy Speckman Sanibels Casa Ybel concierge herself Asking questions estimate wants important. sussed experiences might enjoy, choose attraction restaurant among bounty 202 WESTIN CAPE CORAL RESORT AT MARINA VILLAGE on-site fishing recommended first. Then binder off-site venues, kept guest-services representatives, consulted. opinions explored own, too, gets knowledge. online Yelp TripAdvisor tracks calendars events venues compile weekly newsletter check-in desk whats going better, organizing field trips ride-arounds Ybels concierges, attractions recommend guests. networking opportunities businesses, in-house receive solicit menus, prices sheets places either yet update files. discounts pass along. Nothing beats touch, however, trio frequents nearby hot spots off, locals, shines ALL LIVED AREA ENOUGH YEARS BE CONSIDERED LOCALS, LOVE SOUTHWEST SHINES THROUGH TALK JOBS. SOUTH SEAS ISLAND SHARING PARADISE GUESTS, CALLED UPON BIT ABOVE BEYOND NORMAL DUTIES. jobs. lucky here, window surroundings, Speckman. sharing paradise guests, bit beyond normal duties. arrange private dinner gentleman wife 25-year wedding chef prepared surf turf menu paired wine course. dining beach, bed rose petals heart bottle champagne next couple came desk, thanked gave hug. Westins man begin journey path quarter century marital bliss. pop question girlfriend does, Besides upgrade, scented candles rosestrewn bed, photos together, selected shots couple, printed framed bedside. speaks oversee moments Ill remember. Their will, thanks blend caring, instinct sensitivity destinations. Writereditor Walsh owns web content Behind Blogs contributes publications worldwide. CASA YBEL 34 35 LANDSCAPE Special Section SEEDS SUCCESS R.S. Landscaping celebrates enhancing KELLY MADDEN ith lush foliage abundant canvas, landscape installers team From simple shaded walkway lined placement single ground breathtaking estate dedicated professionals planting paradise. Company founder Robert deep roots landscaping A.W. Nursery Myers. 30-year anniversary derives satisfaction. Starting small, eye smart tenets reach milestone. 1982, entrepreneur launch family-owned -operated planning, installation services. runs Lisa, sons, Justin Jeremy, 60 employees. Lisa best--I husband doing together. directly licensed architect companys center, talking vision size start finish. residential Captiva property landscaped LANDSCAPING Owner, Leigh Gevelinger, head handled refurbishment Hurricane Charley. ROBERT SAYS COMPANY IS ALWAYS MINDFUL ITS RESPONSIBILITY EARTH TAKES GREAT BEAUTIFYING LOCAL SURROUNDINGS RESPONSIBLE SUSTAINABLE WAY. commercial work--for centers, restaurants, establishments--is notable properties. recently Chicos Sundial Charley devastated 2004. extensive waterscape designs, ponds, waterfalls plans. main celebrated fourth 3889 Road. fun slice heaven selection shrubs, quirky creative art, fountains walking trail stately specimen herb gardens, dappled orchids, bromeliads more. donated sales January early February emphasis education. mindful STEVEN J. NESIUS PHOTOGRAPHY 37 operations Justin, co-owners Robert, Jeremy FAMILY KNOWS REGION BEEN GOOD THEM GROWTH BUSINESS, SO SPEND DEAL TIME INVOLVED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS PHILANTHROPIC COMMUNITY EVENTS. earth beautifying sustainable seed underneath Landscapings success grown firms dedication continuous innovation creativity unmatched knowledge vegetation. loves enjoys thinking designing box--or planter, case. 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